Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion
Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion
COVID-19 Update: Freedom Tours is open for business and ready to show you a great time while adhering to all the safety protocols.
Freedom Tours offers a range of fun fishing adventures, targeting delicious reef fish and hard-fighting pelagic species offshore. Captain Gilbert 'Hilly Boo' Lara operates a fleet of awesome vessels out of San Pedro, each specializing in a different style of fishing.
This custom-built boat is a great all-rounder, large and sturdy enough to get way offshore in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish, without the high fuel burn which makes cruisers more expensive. She is also perfect for beach hopping, snorkeling tours, and anything else you might want to do on your day out.
The vessel has a convertible top to provide shade in the heat of the day, and an enclosed toilet for extra comfort on longer trips. She has a large icebox to keep all your drinks cool and she also comes with snorkeling equipment for you to jump in and take in the stunning local reefs up close.
The vessel is equipped with plenty of awesome fishing equipment. Outriggers and downriggers can be fitted for offshore trips and her GPS and fishfinder are always busy tracking down the best spots and the biggest fish.
What you do on your trip is up to you. You can spend the day fishing over the reefs for tasty Snapper and Grouper, or head further out to battle Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo's boat has a full insurance covered! There is an additional 12.5% government sales tax charge on top of the trip price.
You can combine fishing with a beach cookout, where your captain will grill up a delicious feast while you relax, swim, and sunbathe on a remote beach.
Freedom Tours is all about giving groups the time of their lives and sending them home with more than just fish. Captain Hilly Boo's ambition is for everyone to leave with awesome memories and a newfound love for the country and its waters.
COVID-19 Update: Freedom Tours is open for business and ready to show you a great time while adhering to all the safety protocols.
Freedom Tours offers a range of fun fishing adventures, targeting delicious reef fish and hard-fighting pelagic species offshore. Captain Gilbert 'Hilly Boo' Lara operates a fleet of awesome vessels out of San Pedro, each specializing in a different style of fishing.
This custom-built boat is a great all-rounder, large and sturdy enough to get way offshore in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish, without the high fuel burn which makes cruisers more expensive. She is also perfect for beach hopping, snorkeling tours, and anything else you might want to do on your day out.
The vessel has a convertible top to provide shade in the heat of the day, and an enclosed toilet for extra comfort on longer trips. She has a large icebox to keep all your drinks cool and she also comes with snorkeling equipment for you to jump in and take in the stunning local reefs up close.
The vessel is equipped with plenty of awesome fishing equipment. Outriggers and downriggers can be fitted for offshore trips and her GPS and fishfinder are always busy tracking down the best spots and the biggest fish.
What you do on your trip is up to you. You can spend the day fishing over the reefs for tasty Snapper and Grouper, or head further out to battle Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo's boat has a full insurance covered! There is an additional 12.5% government sales tax charge on top of the trip price.
You can combine fishing with a beach cookout, where your captain will grill up a delicious feast while you relax, swim, and sunbathe on a remote beach.
Freedom Tours is all about giving groups the time of their lives and sending them home with more than just fish. Captain Hilly Boo's ambition is for everyone to leave with awesome memories and a newfound love for the country and its waters.
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we originally booked a deep sea fishing tour but the waves were a bit too much for us. Capitan Hillyboo, Carla and Byron suggested we switch to reef fishing and we caught Snapper for our lunch. We also did a little bit of snorkeling and had a terrific lunch on a private island. It was a really great day on the water. I recommend Freedom Tours for a wonderful day on the water.
We had an incredible day fishing with Freedom Tours. The Captain put my son and I right on the fish from the start. We caught many different species, with constant bites all day long. The highlight of the trip was my son catching a trophy sailfish—an absolutely beautiful fish and a memory we'll never forget. The Captain, mates were knowledgeable, professional, and worked nonstop to make sure we had an amazing experience. If you're looking for a fishing charter that delivers action and unforgettable moments, I highly recommend Freedom Tours.
thank you for your review and choosing us!.we only give our best!
Captain Hillyboo, Carla, and Greg showed us the greatest hospitality, they made us the most delicious meal with our catch of the day and we were able to spot a baby nurse shark along mama nurse shark. Captain Hillyboo has been in the fishing game 30+ years and you can tell how passionate and driven he is for the craft. We were able to catch tunas and barracudas, despite the rainy weather. Would definitely rebook with Captain Hillyboo again if we come back.
thank you so much for this review
The crew worked so hard and everyone caught multiple fish! Thank you for a great experience! I would highly recommend this crew.
We had the best time with captain Hillyboo and George! We saw a pod of dolphins that surrounded our boat before arriving at the fishing spot. The fishing was amazing, with almost every cast being successful. None of us had ever caught that many fish in our lives. The crew fileted it all up for us and we had a great dinner. We would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone!
thanks for choosing us! we only give our best!
FAQs about Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion
What are the trip rates for Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion?
- US $300 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore Reef Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing (8 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Caye caulker snorkel trip! (8 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout (8 hours)
- US $790 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Bacarlar Chico Heritage Park Trip! (8 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Offshore (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (fresh ceviche on full days )
- Drinks (Soft drinks, water ice and rum punch , beer for a)
- First mate (Hi Your first mate will be helping you with your casting and bateing making sure you are in the right spot for catching the best bigger fish. They will serve you with all your beverages and snacks. Will snorkle with you and be attentive to all your nee)
- Fishing license (Can buy for you and added to the price charter 10 )
- Lunch (Only on Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout)
What types of fishing does Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion offer?
- Inshore fishing (bayside and artificial reefs )
- Nearshore fishing (inshore and bayside. artificial reefs too)
- Offshore fishing (Up to 25 miles.)
- Reef fishing (inshore and outside the reef weather permitting. )
- Wreck fishing (artificial reefs bayside )
- Flats fishing
What fishing techniques does Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing (Electric reel optional )
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing (weather permitting )
Which fish species can I catch with Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion?
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Red)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited is run by Captain Gilbert (Hilly Boo) Lara, a local fisherman who was born and raised on La Isla Bonita, Ambergris Caye. He has been offering guided tours in the area for nearly thirty years, steadily growing his fleet of boats that he has built and designed himself specifically for charter fishing trips in the local area. All trips with Freedom Tours are held by experienced local captains, who will show you the best of what the area has to offer, whether you want to try deep sea, reef, or flats fishing.
hillyboo l.
Captain
Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited is run by Captain Gilbert (Hilly Boo) Lara, a local fisherman who was born and raised on La Isla Bonita, Ambergris Caye. He has been offering guided tours in the area for nearly thirty years, steadily growing his fleet of boats that he has built and designed himself specifically for charter fishing trips in the local area. All trips with Freedom Tours are held by experienced local captains, who will show you the best of what the area has to offer, whether you want to try deep sea, reef, or flats fishing.
hillyboo l.
Captain
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in San Pedro right now
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